Hardware Sourcing Intern: Manage Suppliers & Prototypes

Base Power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Base Power, located in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Sourcing Intern to support supplier relationships and contribute to sourcing strategies. You will work closely with engineering and logistics teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, excellent organization, and communication abilities. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers and ensuring readiness for product production. This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and spreadsheet analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A flexible, solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and run requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Develop cost models.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
• Work directly with key suppliers on sourcing strategies.
• Ensure suppliers deliver on prototype builds and production.
• Present contract awards and supply chain risk assessments.

Skills

Strong Excel and spreadsheet analysis skills

Excellent organizational and project management abilities

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Flexible, solutions-oriented mindset

Education

Experience or coursework related to hardware manufacturing, supply chain, or operations

Job description

Base Power, located in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Sourcing Intern to support supplier relationships and contribute to sourcing strategies. You will work closely with engineering and logistics teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, excellent organization, and communication abilities. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers and ensuring readiness for product production. This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced startup environment.